North Vancouver City Library
120 14th Street West V7M 1N9 North Vancouver, BC, Canada

"To pursue her dream of building a life free from violence for her son and herself, Yalda flees from her nightmarish past as well as her troubled homeland, Iran. But in her new haven, she realizes that nightmares haunt not only her past, but also her present and future." Join Iranian-Canadian author & scholar, Fereshteh Molavi virtually on Jan 27, 6-7:30 pm as she reads excerpts from her latest book, "Thirty Shadow Birds" (in English) and gives a description in Farsi. More info & registration at: https://tinyurl.com/yaef2xmp

Navigating our new normal isn't always easy - especially for our little ones. Books are a great tools for children to learn about new topics, and we have a bunch of #FreshPicks in the Children's Department to help you talk about mask wearing and hand-washing with your family!

Shakespeare got you down? Don't panic! #CityLibrary has your back! Visit us for all the resources you need to battle the bard and triumph over Bill! ... "Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt" ~ Shakespeare

Want to learn the tips and tricks you need to survive and thrive in Canada's winter wonderland? Sign up for the live stream event "Winter Readiness" by our friends at Parks Canada:

There would be no English Corner this Friday and next week due to holidays. Register for our first English Corner in the new year on Friday, January 8, 1-2 pm: https://tinyurl.com/yypvut7t Practice English conversation and meet new friends.

Michael reviews "Hillbilly Elegy: a Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis" by J.D. Vance (Harper). https://youtu.be/FenmAvtkokU This book can be checked out from the library: https://tinyurl.com/y294h3v2

Happy Holidays! Come check out this weeks #FreshPicks from the Children's Department to help you get in the festive spirit! Llama Llama Holiday Helper ~ Anna Dewdney ... The Joyful Book ~ Todd Parr See more

We are now accepting submissions for the next Teen Zine! We're looking for content based on (or inspired by) pandemics - fact or fiction, current or historical. Email submissions to [email protected] by Fri Jan 15. Details at bit.ly/3ro9wiv #TeenTuesday

We've extended our book sale to Friday, Dec. 18! There's still time to fill a bag to your heart's content order online now: http://ow.ly/gV9g50CL9kn

Our iPad Connect program lets you borrow an iPad loaded with apps to help you work, learn and connect from home. Use the pre-installed apps, or load your own! Details here: https://bit.ly/3m5SKk5

Attention RBDigital users! RBDigital is being discontinued. Beginning Dec 17, all RBDigital content will move to the Libby app and Library2Go website. More details at http://ow.ly/iqGq50CJOGn. Need help making the switch? Email us at [email protected] or call us at 604-998-3450!

We still have a few holiday card Take & Make craft kits available! Kits include supplies and instructions for making 2 large or 4 small cards. Ask for a kit at the Welcome Desk, or reserve one by emailing [email protected]. For youth in grades 6-12 while supplies last! #TeenTuesday

Looking to get outdoors this winter? Make sure you're prepared! Join us for Survive Outside - a Guide to Outdoor Safety with AdventureSmart BC on Wed. Dec. 2nd at 6:30p.m. Register at nvcl.ca/calendar

Did you know that listening to music can reduce the release & production of cortisol, aka the stress hormone? Excuse us while we sing the stress away Here are some of our teens' current music favs & projects for #TeenTuesday #MusicTherapy

There is still space to register for our virtual Chinese calligraphy tomorrow, Nov 18, 6-7:30 p.m. We'll teach traditional Chinese calligraphy basics, such as how to hold a brush, write basic strokes & write stokes while standing. More info & registration: https://tinyurl.com/y2yufb67

CityStudio North Vancouver is hosting their third HUBBUB Dec. 17, 10 a.m. 12 p.m.: This is a a celebratory showcase during which Capilano University students, City staff, elected officials, faculty members and community members connect and learn about each other's work. Please RSVP by Dec. 14 https://bit.ly/36pWOHn #CityStudioNorthVan

You are invited to Weaving Our Humanity, an evening of digital storytelling on Dec 2, 6:30- 8:30 p.m. This year, community members will share stories that explore themes of identity, racism, exclusion, and belonging. Tune in to connect, reflect, and learn! Everyone is welcome. Register for this virtual program at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kh9gwmPhS129CbqH22UrcQ

We're quite fawn'd of you, my deer, Making a Mistle-Toast to you and yours & Wishing you a Tree-mendous Holiday

Looking for support? Join us on Nov. 4 at 6:30pm for Mental Health Today, in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association and Kelty Dennehy Mental Health Resource Centre! We'll cover mental health basics and COVID-19 challenges. Register here: http://ow.ly/BCd150C5A8z

Michael reviews "Outrageous Openness: Letting the Divine Take the Lead", by Tosha Silver (Atria Books). https://youtu.be/X7VBcKuCpK0 This book can be checked out from the library: https://bit.ly/3n6Z1xp

Rain Rain Go Away... Come back next year! Winter in Vancouver is a rainy affair, feel a little better about it by checking out this Children's Department #FreshPick ... If Winter Comes, Tell It I'm Not Here ~ Simona Ciraolo

Dive into these Fantasy reads and explore other worlds with this weeks #FreshPicks from the Teen Department! Skyhunter ~ Marie Lu Girl, Serpent, Thorn ~ Melissa Bashardoust Each of us a Desert ~ Mark Oshiro

Michael reviews "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean (Simon and Schuster). https://youtu.be/_DZE_-p2JNc This title can be checked out from the library: https://bit.ly/3avBzqj

Michael reviews "Dear Mrs. Bird" by A.J. Pearce (First Scribner Hardcover Ed.). You can check out this title in our catalogue: https://bit.ly/3klucCU

Happy Halloween! With this spooky holiday fast approaching, this week's Fresh Picks from the Children's Department will help you get in the mood for some Tricks and Treats!

ABCs, 123s, stories, songs, and rhymes make for a fun story time! Join our virtual Family Storytime every Wednesday- including tomorrow!- at 10:00a.m. Register on our website at nvcl.ca/calendar

Only four more sleeps until the spookiest day of the year! Our teens shared their Halloween creations for this week’s #TeenTuesday. Are you carving a pumpkin this year?

Are you feeling Spooky yet? A creepy book always helps us with thrills and chills! Check out these #FreshPicks from the Teen Department.

We love our pets! The extremely cute (sometimes crazy) family members we get to choose. This #TeenTuesday we’re celebrating our fuzzy pals. #PetsAreFamily

Join us for #MediaLitWk October 26-30 and help spread the word about the importance of media and digital literacy! Learn more @ www.medialiteracyweek.ca You can also participate in our Fact or Fake Class on October 29th: https://www.nvcl.ca/calendar

Hi newcomers! Did you know that if you are a resident of Canada for income tax purposes, there are benefit and credit payments you could get? Check out this Canada Revenue Agency's factsheet for more info!

The Canadian house hippos are coming! Or are they? Join us for this week's virtual computer class - Fact or fake: online fact checking, to learn some tips on how to verify the information you find online: http://ow.ly/BJAM50BNKFc

Reality doesn't always suck! Come check out these Contemporary Fiction #FreshPicks from the Teen Department and read about teens that are just like you!

The Vancouver Writers Fest October Festival is taking place now until Sunday. Tomorrow, catch conversations with Marilynne Robinson and Ian Rankin! #vwf2020 #vancouverwritersfest

How much do you know about the Indian Act? Join your North Shore libraries for an evening with Bob Joseph, Indigenous relations expert and bestselling author of 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act. Nov. 17, 7 p.m. Please register here: https://tinyurl.com/y6ngfk7h

Thrilling escapism is the theme for this weeks #FreshPicks from the our Adult Fiction Collection! Come check out the latest additions to our collection: The Women Who Ran Away ~ Sheila O'Flanagan 88 Names ~ Matt Ruff

You are invited to the Library's virtual #Scholarship workshop with Brittany Palmer from Unlock Your Future. Students in all grades & parents are welcome and encouraged to attend on Oct 27, 3:45-5:00pm. It is never too early to get started! Register at: tinyurl.com/y2wd77lm

There’s still time to enter the Teen Creative Writing Contest! Prizes include gift cards to Booklovers bookstore, and a one-on-one with author Tanya Boteju. Submission deadline is Sunday, Oct 25. Details at ow.ly/18re50BVjqT Artwork by Keira Santoso

Halloween is almost here. Be spooky and safe! City of North Vancouver Fire Department has some safety tips they’d like to share to ensure everyone has a fun and safe Halloween. Details on this, and more, in this week's CityView newsletter! https://tinyurl.com/y4e3uvmw

The Vancouver Writers Fest flagship October Festival is taking place now until October 25! And other Vancouver Writers Fest 2020 fall programming includes 40+ virtual events designed to entertain, provoke and inspire. #vwf2020 #vancouverwritersfest